Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival

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duration 12 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-16395
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Operated in English

Starts Paro, Bhutan
Ends Paro, Bhutan

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Experience the colourful Paro Tshechu Festival
Explore Gangtey Valley, the largest wetland in Bhutan and home to the Black-Necked Crane
Immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Bhutan at Bumthang
Climb high above the Paro Valley to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Revel in views of Jomolhari (7314m), Bhutan’s most sacred mountain
Learn about Bhutanese culture at Paro’s National Museum
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Starting and ending in Paro, the tour "Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival" is a guided adventure trip that takes 12 days. You will travel through Thimphu, Lobesa, Dochu La Pass and 7 other destinations in Bhutan. "Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, meals and others.

Journey through the mystical kingdom of Bhutan during the Paro Tshechu festival. The remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is well known for it's untouched wilderness, rich Buddhist culture and a history steeped in mystique and legend. Our journey encompasses all that Bhutan has to offer taking in the 'must see' highlights of both western and central Bhutan. Our tour begins in the picturesque Paro Valley, home to the Tigers Nest (Taktsang) monastery. Here we attend the famous Paro Tshechu festival before driving across the dramatic Dochu La into central Bhutan, to Bumthang. It is widely regarded that Bhutanese Buddhism first took hold here and the legacies are the many ancient and magnificent monasteries which we will explore.

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Day 1 : Arrive Paro
Day 2-3 : Paro Valley & Tshechu
Day 4 : Trek to Taktsang Monastery (walk approx. 5hrs return)
Day 5 : Cross Dochu La to Punakha (drive approx. 4hrs)
Day 6 : To Trongsa (drive approx. 4.5hrs)
Day 7 : To Bumthang (drive approx. 2.5hrs)
Day 8 : To Tang Valley
Day 9 : To Gangtey Valley (drive approx. 5-6hrs)
Day 10 : Explore Gangtey Valley (walk approx. 2hrs)
Day 11 : Drive to Thimphu via Lobesa (drive approx. 4.5hrs)
Day 12 : Trip concludes in Paro

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Quality accommodation on a twin share basis

Meals

11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners

Transport

Private internal transport
All airport transfers

Guide

English-speaking local guide
Pre-departure Information Guide

Others

Sightseeing and entry fees as listed
Bhutan Government visa and sustainability fees

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
Airport and departure taxes
Travel insurance

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.7 - Excellent

Based on 3 reviews

Anonymous
On Apr 23 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Wonderful trip with great local guides and accommodation. The colourful clothes and friendliness of the Bhutanese during the Paro Festival was wonderful. Travelling to the centre of the country highlighted the diverse nature... Read more

Anonymous
On Apr 19 2018

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Great trip. Knowledgeable and friendly guides. Great way to see the country by road. Festival alone is well worth a visit to Bhutan.

Anonymous
On May 03 2017

4 - Very Good

Very Good

Great way to see country amazing guide and driver, truly once in a lifetime experience.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 16 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 16 July 2024, a deposit of 314 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Bhutan Explorer & Paro Tshechu Festival tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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